Home
Gemstones


Marble and Obsidian Optical Properties


Obsidian and Marble Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
29

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.450-1.550   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Amorphous   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

Benefits >>
<< Physical Properties

Marble and Obsidian Optic Character

Marble and Obsidian optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Marble and Obsidian Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Marble and Obsidian optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

Compare Green Gemstones

Marble and Obsidian Transparency

Similar to their colors, Marble and Obsidian transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Marble is Not Available while Marble is Not Available in appearance.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones